Base Assistant - Marine Programs

Base Assistant - Marine Programs Salary $16.00 Hourly Location Honolulu, Hawaii Job Type Staff - Regular Part Time Non-Exempt Job Number 02676 Department Kaneohe/Camp Smith Marine Admin Opening Date 03/11/2026

Description Benefits Questions Hawai'i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the 'okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding.

Description Job Summary: This position will monitor the use of the Kaneohe Marine Corp Base Education Building, as well as manage University support equipment. Duties to include but not limited to: open classrooms prior to the start time of classes and secure the building when classes end; monitor student/instructor access to facility with classroom management; distribute/monitor audiovisual equipment and ensure classrooms are secured; and assist in general office tasks.

Location: Kaneohe/Camp Smith with occasional travel to other campus sites.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED
• Six months general office experience providing customer service
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications to include Word and Outlook
• Previous experience operating audiovisual equipment (simple projectors, DVD players, etc.)
• Able to work on weekdays, weekends, evenings and on holidays including all shifts and extended hours
• Must be able to obtain personal military credentials to access to U.S. military bases

Desired Qualifications:

• One year experience in higher education

Other Qualifications:

• Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
• Must be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy
• Must be able to work all shifts and extended hours
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable transportation to facilitate travel between all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Facility Security (45%)

   • Assure scheduled classes are ready for instructions.
   • Patrol the building to make sure no unauthorized personnel are on premises.
   • Complete a daily check list to assure all access points and classrooms are secured at the end of instructions.
   • Promptly notify all suspicious activities to first responders and appropriate Navy College or University staff as needed

2. Classroom and Equipment Responsibility (35%)

   • Assist students/instructors to locate classrooms, computer labs, and other facilities.
   • Manage educational audiovisual equipment
   • Transport equipment from the storage facility to the classroom. Assist with equipment set-up and operation including troubleshooting problems.
   • Restore classroom furniture to recommended set up for daytime use.

3. General Office Duties (15%)

   • Assist with office organization including updating filing system
   • Assist with office processes as directed

4. Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

   • Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
   • Assists with seasonal peaks.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Hawaii Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and ohana (family). Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana.

We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Why consider a career with HPU? Here are some of the benefits of employment:

Health and Wellness

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program and wellness program

Holidays and Leave

• A generous holiday schedule that recognizes 15 plus the workdays between Christmas and New Years
• Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave

Tuition Waiver

• Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver

Retirement Plan

• Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawaii Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire

Discounts

• Discounts for products and services including Hawaiian Airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, and more.

Application Questions 01 Do you have a high school diploma/GED, or higher degree of education? Yes No 02 Do you have at least six months of general office experience providing customer service? Yes No 03 Are you proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word and Outlook? Yes No 04 Do you have prior experience operating audiovisual equipment such as projectors and smartboards? Yes No 05 Are you able and willing to work on weekdays, weekends including Sundays, evenings and on holidays including all shifts and extended hours? Yes No 06 Do you have or are able to obtain personal military credentials for access to U.S. military bases? Yes No

Required Question Employer: Hawaii Pacific University Address: Waterfront Plaza 500 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 4-545 Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 Phone: 808-544-0243 Website: http://www.hpu.edu/jobs